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Delhi High Court
New Delhi
The Delhi High Court is one of the principal High Courts of India, established in 1966. It has jurisdiction over the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
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Shriram Finance Cheque Bounce Case: Md. Nasir Convicted Over ₹2 Lakh Cheque: Delhi Court
A Judicial Magistrate First Class court at Dwarka, New Delhi, has convicted Md. Nasir in a cheque dishonour case filed by Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. The judgment was delivered on October 9, 2026, by Ms. Meena Chauhan, Presiding Officer of the NI Act-08 court in the South-West District. The complaint was filed…
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Google’s Gmail Services Do Not Constitute a Public Function, Janta Live’s Plea Dismissed: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to actor Vijay Sai Deverakonda against the alleged unauthorised use of his name, image, voice and other personality attributes, directing online platforms and government authorities to act against identified infringing content, including AI-generated deepfakes and…
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Vijay Deverakonda’s Personality Rights Protected, Takedown of AI Deepfakes and Unauthorised Merchandise Ordered: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to actor Vijay Sai Deverakonda against the alleged unauthorised use of his name, image, voice and other personality attributes, directing online platforms and government authorities to act against identified infringing content, including AI-generated deepfakes and…
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Amitabh Bachchan Asked to Appear Personally if Personality Rights Dispute Remains Unsettled: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has given actor Amitabh Bachchan more time to complete a settlement with some defendants in a case concerning the protection of his personality rights. The order was passed by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav on October 9, 2026, in the case titled Amitabh Bachchan v. Rajat Nagi & Ors. The suit…
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125 Websites Ordered Suspended Over Alleged Misuse of Jio Trademark in Lottery and Gaming Services: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has restrained websites allegedly using Reliance Industries Limited’s registered “JIO” trademark to promote lottery and gaming services. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav passed the interim order on October 7, 2026, in CS(COMM) 1043/2026, filed against Rahul Meena and others. Reliance Industries…
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Interim Halt on Sale of 47 Law Books Refused in Shakti Sagar Copyright Dispute: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has refused to grant an interim injunction to Shakti Sagar, who sought to restrain The Delhi Law House and three individuals from publishing and selling 47 legal titles over which she claimed copyright. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav dismissed her application on October 7, 2026, holding that…
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Cognizance Against Flat Buyers Quashed, Cancellation Report in Mortgage Dispute Upheld: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has partly allowed a petition filed by Deepak Malhotra and Ruchi Malhotra in connection with FIR No. 86/2016 registered at P.S. Inderpuri under Sections 420/34 of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioners had purchased two flats in property No. WZ-276, F/3, Upper Ground Floor, Village Naraina,…
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Banks Cannot Unilaterally Reduce Interest on Fixed Deposits Maintained Pursuant to Court Orders: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court Upholds Order Requiring NatWest to Pay Higher Interest on Frozen Deposit The Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by NatWest Markets PLC, holding that the bank was required to pay interest on a frozen deposit at the higher rates applicable before it reduced the rate to 3.5%. The judgment was…
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Wholesale Reproduction of ANI News Videos on YouTube Is Not Fair Dealing, Summary Judgment Granted Against RSY News: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has passed an ex parte decree against RSY News, permanently restraining it from reproducing, uploading, publishing or distributing ANI Media Pvt. Ltd.’s copyrighted videos without authorisation. The court also directed Google LLC to keep the identified infringing videos blocked and unavailable on…
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No Prescribed Time Limit for Duplicate PAN Cancellation; Taxpayer Can Approach CBDT: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation seeking a fixed timeframe for deciding applications for cancellation or surrender of duplicate Permanent Account Numbers (PANs). A Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia passed the order on 30 September 2026 in…
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POCSO Case Quashing Denied After Minor Married Accused, Had Child and Sought End to Trial: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea by Ankit Kumar Singh seeking to quash FIR No. 106/2024 registered at P.S. Roop Nagar, Delhi, in a case involving allegations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO). The order was passed by Justice Sanjeev Narula on 01.10.2026 in CRL.M.C.…
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Praises Junior Counsel for Preparedness, Says Seniors Should Give Young Lawyers a Chance to Argue: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a challenge by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) against a tribunal order that restored Girdhari Lal Jakhar’s candidature for the post of Driver (Ordinate). A bench of Justice C. Hari Shankar and Justice Nivedita Anil Sharma passed the judgment on 29.09.2026 in…
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Banks Cannot Unilaterally Reduce Interest on Fixed Deposits Maintained Pursuant to Court Orders: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court Upholds Order Requiring NatWest to Pay Higher Interest on Frozen Deposit The Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by NatWest Markets PLC, holding that the bank was required to pay interest on a frozen deposit at the higher rates applicable before it reduced the rate to 3.5%. The judgment was…
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Wholesale Reproduction of ANI News Videos on YouTube Is Not Fair Dealing, Summary Judgment Granted Against RSY News: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has passed an ex parte decree against RSY News, permanently restraining it from reproducing, uploading, publishing or distributing ANI Media Pvt. Ltd.’s copyrighted videos without authorisation. The court also directed Google LLC to keep the identified infringing videos blocked and unavailable on…
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Court Upholds Rule Allowing Senior Citizens to Evict Children from Property: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the eviction of Punam, a daughter-in-law, from a property occupied by her mother-in-law, who is a senior citizen. The judgment was delivered on 30 September 2026 in W.P.(C) 11683/2022 by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia. Punam had…
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Failure to Control Adult Son Does Not Make Father-in-Law Liable Under DV Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on August 19, 2026 dismissed a petition filed by Smt. Deepali Mahajani against the decision to drop her father-in-law from proceedings under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Mahajani married respondent No. 3 on 30.01.2006 and later lived with her husband and father-in-law,…
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Disciplinary Inquiry Against CCI Officer Over Alleged Witness Statement Tampering in ONGC Cement Probe Upheld: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Vijay Bishnoi challenging disciplinary proceedings initiated by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The judgment was delivered on 30 September 2026 by a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia. Bishnoi, who…
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Life Sentence in POCSO Case Not Suspended, Judge’s Message Directed to Be Conveyed to Child Survivor: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has refused to suspend the sentence of Sumit Shakya, who was convicted in a case involving aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a child. The appeal, CRL.A. 849/2026, challenges the judgment dated 20 May 2026 and the sentencing order dated 11 July 2026 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge-01…
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Inherent Powers Under Section 528 BNSS Cannot Be Used as a ‘Backdoor Entry’ After Revision Fails Unless Gross Injustice Is Shown: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Anil Ahluwalia seeking directions to register an FIR over the death of his wife during the COVID-19 pandemic. Justice Girish Kathpalia pronounced the judgment on September 23, 2026, in CRL.M.C. 119/2026. Ahluwalia alleged that his wife, who tested positive for…
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Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Woman After Marriage Promise Using Multiple Matrimonial Profiles Denied Bail: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to Gaurav Jaiswal, who is facing charges in a case registered at Karol Bagh police station. The case involves allegations that he had sex with a woman after promising to marry her, and later threatened to circulate her obscene photographs. The woman told police that she met Jaiswal…
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Full Court Fee Refund Is a Statutory Right After Amicable Settlement of Suit or Appeal: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that parties settling a suit or appeal are entitled to a full refund of the court fee under the amended Section 16 of the Court Fees Act, 1870. The order was passed on 21 September 2026 by a Bench of Justice Anil Khetarpal and Justice Bharat Parashar. The order came while considering the…
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Mere Confinement Insufficient for Conviction Without Proof of Knowledge of Kidnapping: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has allowed an appeal filed by Nazre Alam @ Ravi and Noorjahan against their conviction under Section 368, Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC). The case arose from an incident reported at Police Station Burari on 5 July 2011. The prosecutrix had alleged that she was brought to Delhi by Babul on a…
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Wife Not Entitled to Interim Maintenance for Period During Which She Was Employed: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has partly allowed an appeal filed by Brijesh Rajkumar Suri against an order directing him to pay Rs. 5,000 per month as interim maintenance to his wife, Navita Brijesh Suri. The couple married on 25.10.2015 and have a daughter born on 26.08.2016, who is in the custody of the respondent. They have…
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Medical Termination of 30-Week Pregnancy of 15-Year-Old Rape Survivor Allowed, Citing Dignity and Reproductive Choice: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has allowed the medical termination of pregnancy of a 15-year-old minor rape survivor whose pregnancy had reached approximately 30 weeks and 5 days. Justice Madhu Jain passed the order on September 8, 2026, in W.P.(CRL) 2763/2026. The minor approached the court through her guardian after…
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Court Directs DDA to Adopt Settlement Approach to Prevent Prolonged Litigation and Imposes ₹25,000 Costs
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to process the petitioners' request for converting their property from leasehold to freehold. This decision addresses the procedural delays and issues that have arisen in the property conversion process. Topic of Judgment: This…
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Court Orders ₹10 Lakh Compensation from BSES to Widow of Man Who Died in 2017 Electrocution Incident: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has directed BSES Yamuna Private Limited to pay an ex-gratia lump sum compensation of Rs. 10 lakh to the widow of a man who died due to electrocution in 2017. The case highlights issues of negligence and liability related to electrical safety. Case Background: The…
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Court Denies AAP MP's Request to Meet Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Jail: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has confirmed the decision to deny AAP Rajya Sabha Member Sandeep Kumar Pathak the opportunity to meet Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar Jail. This decision, based on the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018, highlights the importance of maintaining prison discipline and adhering to regulations.…
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Court Affirms Dismissal of Government Employee for 20-Month Absence and 'Scandalous' Allegations Against Employer: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has upheld the dismissal of Vishav Bandhu Gupta, a former Income Tax Officer, for serious misconduct under the Income Tax Act and related legal principles. The court's decision emphasizes the boundaries of judicial review regarding disciplinary actions and the need for…
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Court Rules in Favor of Taj Hotels in Trademark Infringement Suit Against 'Taj Iconic': Delhi High Court
In a significant trademark infringement case, the Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of the Indian Hotels Company Limited, which operates the renowned Taj hotel chain, against Manoj, who was found guilty of unauthorized use of the Taj trademark. Background: The case began when a representative of Manoj reached out to…
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Court Orders Directorate of Education to Issue Circulars in Hindi Language as Well: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, the Delhi High Court has ruled on a case concerning the denial of admission to a child under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category due to issues with the validity of the income certificate. The case, titled…
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Court Bars T-Series from Using 'Aashiqui' Title in Trademark Infringement Suit Filed by Mukesh Bhatt's Firm: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction against the film production company Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited, also known as T-Series, preventing it from using the titles "Tu Hi Aashiqui", "Tu Hi Aashiqui Hai", and "Aashiqui" for an…
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Court Dismisses Contempt Plea Alleging Animal Ill-Treatment at Ambani Wedding, Criticizes 'Sensational Journalism': Delhi High Court
The High Court of Delhi, in a significant ruling, dismissed a contempt petition filed by Rahul Narula, a practicing advocate, against the Union of India and other respondents. The case centered around allegations of inhumane treatment of animals during a lavish wedding event, allegedly in violation of court orders.…
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Arbitrator Exceeds Jurisdiction by Discussing Claims and Costs Outside the Scope of the Arbitration Clause: Delhi High Court
In a landmark decision, the Delhi High Court has set aside an arbitral award issued on April 16, 2022, concerning a dispute under a Partnership Deed dated April 1, 2014. The case revolved around the unilateral appointment of an arbitrator, a violation of Section 12 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.…
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Correspondence Indicating Non-Arbitrability of Dispute Due to Negotiable Instruments Act Proceedings Implies Acknowledgment of Arbitration Clause: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment delivered on August 21, 2024, the Delhi High Court addressed a crucial issue concerning the existence of an arbitration agreement and the arbitrability of disputes under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case, titled ARB.P. 533/2022, centered on whether the disputes between the…
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No Denial of Opportunity as Arbitrator Permitted Claimants to Submit Additional Affidavit Disclosed in Respondent's Affidavit: Delhi High Court
In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court ruled on an arbitration dispute between DD Auto Pvt. Ltd. and Pivotal Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., which involved intricate issues of transposition of parties and the extent of rights available to the claimants. The matter was heard before Justice Manoj Jain, who provided…
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Court Rules on Balancing a Woman's Right to Reside in Matrimonial Household with Senior Citizens Act Protections: Delhi High Court
A recent case in the Delhi High Court has drawn attention to the delicate balance between the Senior Citizens Act and the Domestic Violence Act, particularly in familial disputes. The court’s decision reinforces the principle of safeguarding elderly citizens while also considering the rights of women under the…
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About the Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court is one of the principal High Courts of India, established in 1966. It has jurisdiction over the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Seat
New Delhi
State / UT
Delhi
Region
North India
